Ogmore

[right]

Is this official yet?

[Davıd Boothroyd]

No.

[right]

But it is almost certain?

[The Bishop]

Very probable, yes.

It is certainly a more reasonable thread than the last one you started in this section

[right]

Jan 15, 2016 16:41:01 GMT The Bishop said:

Very probable, yes.

It is certainly a more reasonable thread than the last one you started in this section

You don't want a Leeds Central thread then?

[right]

Already discussed on the R&R thread:

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/Jeremy_Corbyn/12097486/Exclusive-Jeremy-Corbyn-accused-of-plotting-to-stitch-up-upcoming-by-election.html

[The Bishop]

And as I said there, that "report" is confirmed 24-carat bolleaux

[finsobruce]

Jan 16, 2016 10:30:18 GMT The Bishop said:

And as I said there, that "report" is confirmed 24-carat bolleaux

Indeed. Surely Jon Lansman is going to be the candidate just like in Oldham?

[LDCaerdydd]

Widely reported Labour selection timetable:

Self-nomination deadline: February 1, 12 noon
Shortlisting interview with NEC: February 2
Selection meeting: February 13
Expected by-election date: May 5

Winner will fight the 4th by election and in al likelihood become the areas seventh MP since the seat was created in 1918.

BBC speculation on possible candidates: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-35428515

Barrister Paul Fisher who stood in a council by-election in Pentyrch recently has publicly declared his interest in the seat.

Alex Owen, a county councillor from Pencoed (Penprysg ward) and Ross Thomas (another Maesteg West war councillor) are also tipped to throw their hat in the ring.

I was intrigued to hear the names of political veterans mentioned. Christine Gwyther was agriculture minister in the early days of devolution. Chris Ruane lost his seat at last year's general election although it is a long way from the Vale of Clwyd to the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore valleys.

Tony Graham is Wales manager of the Trussell Trust, which enjoys a high profile for its role running food banks.

Jayne Brencher is a teacher and councillor. Ceri Reeves is another Maesteg West councillor - and prominent party activist.

Chris Elmore fought Vale of Glamorgan in last year's general election and is widely seen as a well-connected favourite

[lennon]

Jan 27, 2016 21:43:44 GMT LDCaerdydd said:

Widely reported Labour selection timetable:

Self-nomination deadline: February 1, 12 noon
Shortlisting interview with NEC: February 2
Selection meeting: February 13
Expected by-election date: May 5

Winner will fight the 4th by election and in al likelihood become the areas seventh MP since the seat was created in 1918.

BBC speculation on possible candidates: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-35428515

How certain is that by-election date? Obviously it makes sense in terms of being the same as the Welsh Assembly elections to avoid the issue of asking voters to the polls twice in quick succession, but leads to the (somewhat theoretical) possibility of Irranca-Davies taking the Chiltern Hundreds and then not being elected to the Assembly.

I assumed that they would time it with the London By-Election (either Richmond Park or Tooting) but...

[right]

Jan 27, 2016 21:43:44 GMT LDCaerdydd said:

Widely reported Labour selection timetable:

Self-nomination deadline: February 1, 12 noon
Shortlisting interview with NEC: February 2
Selection meeting: February 13
Expected by-election date: May 5

Winner will fight the 4th by election and in al likelihood become the areas seventh MP since the seat was created in 1918.

BBC speculation on possible candidates: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-35428515

Barrister Paul Fisher who stood in a council by-election in Pentyrch recently has publicly declared his interest in the seat.

Alex Owen, a county councillor from Pencoed (Penprysg ward) and Ross Thomas (another Maesteg West war councillor) are also tipped to throw their hat in the ring.

I was intrigued to hear the names of political veterans mentioned. Christine Gwyther was agriculture minister in the early days of devolution. Chris Ruane lost his seat at last year's general election although it is a long way from the Vale of Clwyd to the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore valleys.

Tony Graham is Wales manager of the Trussell Trust, which enjoys a high profile for its role running food banks.

Jayne Brencher is a teacher and councillor. Ceri Reeves is another Maesteg West councillor - and prominent party activist.

Chris Elmore fought Vale of Glamorgan in last year's general election and is widely seen as a well-connected favourite

No non Welsh personalities mentioned. Apart from Ruane are there any non locals in that lot?

[Davıd Boothroyd]

They wouldn't have Ruane. Can't have a Gog representing a Valleys seat.

[LDCaerdydd]

Jan 28, 2016 21:15:00 GMT lennon said:

How certain is that by-election date? Obviously it makes sense in terms of being the same as the Welsh Assembly elections to avoid the issue of asking voters to the polls twice in quick succession, but leads to the (somewhat theoretical) possibility of Irranca-Davies taking the Chiltern Hundreds and then not being elected to the Assembly.

I assumed that they would time it with the London By-Election (either Richmond Park or Tooting) but...

I too assumed it would be in June/July.

Back in 2012 Alun Michael and Tony Lloyd both resigned as MPs in order to stand as PCCs with the Westminister by-election timed to co-inside with the PCC election, so a timetable like this is not unheard of.

[andrea]

Jan 27, 2016 21:43:44 GMT LDCaerdydd said:

Widely reported Labour selection timetable:

Self-nomination deadline: February 1, 12 noon
Shortlisting interview with NEC: February 2
Selection meeting: February 13
Expected by-election date: May 5

Winner will fight the 4th by election and in al likelihood become the areas seventh MP since the seat was created in 1918.

BBC speculation on possible candidates: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-35428515

Barrister Paul Fisher who stood in a council by-election in Pentyrch recently has publicly declared his interest in the seat.

Alex Owen, a county councillor from Pencoed (Penprysg ward) and Ross Thomas (another Maesteg West war councillor) are also tipped to throw their hat in the ring.

I was intrigued to hear the names of political veterans mentioned. Christine Gwyther was agriculture minister in the early days of devolution. Chris Ruane lost his seat at last year's general election although it is a long way from the Vale of Clwyd to the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore valleys.

Tony Graham is Wales manager of the Trussell Trust, which enjoys a high profile for its role running food banks.

Jayne Brencher is a teacher and councillor. Ceri Reeves is another Maesteg West councillor - and prominent party activist.

Chris Elmore fought Vale of Glamorgan in last year's general election and is widely seen as a well-connected favourite

Jayne Brencher recently tried Cynon Valley and then Cynon Valley/Ogmore Assembly selections. She also was on Pontypridd shortlist in run up of 2010 GE.

[East Anglian Lefty]

Jan 28, 2016 23:21:05 GMT Davıd Boothroyd said:

They wouldn't have Ruane. Can't have a Gog representing a Valleys seat.

There's been one since 1984.

[andrea]

Labour long-listing took place today.

Chris Elmore (Vale of Glamorgan Cllr and 2015 GE candidate) and Geraint Hopkins (Rhondda Cllr) have tweeted they have called for the shortlisting interview.

[andrea]

Labour shortlist

Chris Elmore (VoG Cllr)
Christine Gwyther (former Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire AM)
Geraint Hopkins (Rhondda Cllr)
Alex Owen (Bridgend Cllr, Penprysg ward, it is within the constituency boundaries)

[Sibboleth]

Hopkins is the councillor for Llanharan, which is in the bit of RCT in Ogmore.

[right]

Feb 4, 2016 18:04:53 GMT andrea said:

Labour shortlist

Chris Elmore (VoG Cllr)
Christine Gwyther (former Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire AM)
Geraint Hopkins (Rhondda Cllr)
Alex Owen (Bridgend Cllr, Penprysg ward, it is within the constituency boundaries)

When's the NEC going to impose Corbyn's Scottish mate then?

[Deleted]

Feb 4, 2016 21:49:26 GMT right said:

Feb 4, 2016 18:04:53 GMT andrea said:

Labour shortlist

Chris Elmore (VoG Cllr)
Christine Gwyther (former Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire AM)
Geraint Hopkins (Rhondda Cllr)
Alex Owen (Bridgend Cllr, Penprysg ward, it is within the constituency boundaries)

When's the NEC going to impose Corbyn's Scottish mate then?

What in the name of all things holy are you blabbing on about now?